Synonyms for

Klan

Verb / klæn / Another word for klan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Klan is a term used to refer to the Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist group in the United States.

Synonyms & similar words

kkk kukluxklan klan KKK

Example sentences

  1. The klan was founded in the late 1800s and has a long history of violence and hatred.
  2. Many people are afraid of the klan and what they represent.
  3. The klan's ideology is based on white supremacy and the belief in the inherent inferiority of other races.
  4. The klan has been responsible for lynchings, bombings, and other acts of terrorism.
  5. Even today, some people still support the klan and their message of hate.

Quotes

  • The klan is a cancer on the body politic of America. It must be eradicated without mercy. - Charles M. Schulz
  • I will never forget the horror of the klan's burning cross. - John Lewis
  • I hate the klan. - Billie Holiday

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